The Cisco Catalyst Compact model WS-C3560CG-8PC-S is a versatile switch designed for both small and mid-sized businesses. It features 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing efficient connectivity for various Ethernet-enabled devices. This switch comes with Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, enabling direct power delivery to connected devices like IP phones, cameras, or wireless access points without needing separate power adapters.
This switch is fully Managed, giving users control over configuration, monitoring, and management of network resources for enhanced performance and security features. It is equipped with Layer 2 switching capabilities but also supports static routing, ideal for simplified routing needs in small networks.
In terms of deployment, this unit is compact and designed to be exceptionally flexible. Users can install it in various environments, as it is desktop, rack-mountable, and wall-mountable. This flexibility makes it easier to fit the switch into spaces that may limit traditional rack-mount hardware.
Exclusive features include QoS (Quality of Service), ensuring efficient traffic prioritisation, and advanced security protocols such as Access Control Lists (ACLs) to help safeguard network access. Additionally, the switch enables Auto SmartPorts to detect and automatically configure connected devices, optimising system performance while reducing setup time.
This model also supports IPv6, future-proofing it for modern network standards, and is highly energy efficient with its EnergyWise technology, potentially reducing operational costs by managing power use dynamically across the connected devices.
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